Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, was born Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon on October 31, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia. Celebrate Girl Scouting with a birthday party.
A speaker gives a brief narration on the life of Juliette Low, then lights a hand-held candle, saying:
Speaker: I light this candle for Juliette Low in commemoration of the anniversary of her birth. Each girl in turn takes the leader's candle and lights one of the candles, saying:
First Girl: This candle represents the vision that Juliette Low had of a Girl Scout Movement in the United States.
Second Girl: This candle stands for the hope Juliette Low had for worldwide understanding through Girl Scouting.
Third Girl: This candle represents the dream that Juliette Low had for a peaceful, friendly world.
Fourth Girl: This candle is for the faith Juliette Low had in the girls of the United States and the world to fulfill her dream.
Fifth Girl: This candle is for the spirit she left, which leads us constantly to greater growth and fellowship.
Sixth Girl: This candle represents the love she had for all mankind, especially the old and sick.
Seventh Girl: This candle represents the millions of Girl Scouts in the United States who honor Juliette Low on this, the xxx (indicate year i.e. 144th) anniversary of her birth.
Speaker: Please join us in singing Girl Scouts Together.
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